Plugins + Scripts YAVAM - Yet Another VaM Addon Manager

This update aims to be friendlier towards slow hard drives by splitting the scan into 3 distinct phases, improving the initial loading time and allowing the user to interact with the application while the scan is in progress.

I personally have a dying hard drive with thousands of files, it's VERY slow and having to wait for a full scan to complete before being able to do anything is a pain.

Fixed​

• Library Switching: Clean stop between library selections now works properly even in web clients.
• Library Switching: Packages from previous libraries will no longer appear after switching libraries from an unfinished scan process.
• Privacy Settings: Resolved a race condition where privacy mode and blur settings were not applying properly upon application launch.
• Network Settings: Improved server initialization logic. The "Start Server" button now correctly triggers the server process independently instead of incorrectly manipulating the "Run on Startup" preference toggle.

Added​

• Scan Optimization (Issue #34): Replaced the monolithic up-front zip scan with a three-phase pipeline:
  • Light Pass: Filesystem walk only — package cards appear as animated skeletons within seconds of opening a library. No .var files are opened in this phase.
  • Hard Pass: Prioritized zip scan — packages on the current page are always processed first. Navigating to a new page or clicking an unscanned card immediately reprioritizes that work in the queue. Thumbnails appear as each package finishes.
  • Link Pass: Dependency resolution, duplicate detection, and orphan analysis run after all packages are scanned. Results (missing deps, obsolete, duplicate flags) are streamed back per-package via a package:analyzed event.
• Thumbnail Cache: Package cover images are now cached to %AppData%/YAVAM/thumbnails/. On subsequent library opens, thumbnails are served from cache, completely skipping the zip open for that step. Cache keys include file modification time and size, so updated packages invalidate automatically.
• Stacked Progress Bar: The existing single progress bar is replaced with three stacked strips — one per scan phase (blue = Discovering, amber = Scanning, green = Analysing). Each strip shows its own package count and fills independently.
• Settings — Thumbnail Cache: New "Thumbnail Cache" section in Application settings shows current cache size and provides a "Clear Cache" button.
• Extensible DependencyResolver interface (pkg/services/library/dependency_resolver.go): The Link Pass accepts a slice of resolvers tried in order. LocalResolver (current library) is the default. Future MultiLibraryResolver and OnlineResolver implementations can be plugged in without changing the scan orchestrator.

Changed​

• Search Bar: Search no longer filters in real-time while typing. Results are applied on Enter (desktop) or the search button (mobile). This prevents the package grid from jumping mid-scan as the user types. Escape clears the search.
• Backend Analysis: Dependency/duplicate/orphan analysis (analyzePackages) moved from the frontend to the Go backend (LinkPass in pkg/services/library/analysis.go). The frontend now listens for package:analyzed events instead of running a full graph traversal in the browser.
• Scan Events: New package:discovered (Light Pass) and package:analyzed (Link Pass) events join the existing package:scanned. The scan:progress event is replaced by scan:stage which carries the active phase name, current count, total, and done flag.

v1.3.16 — Stability & Web Fixes

• CRITICAL: Fixed an issue where the "Setup Required" screen would persist in web mode after completing the wizard.
• CRITICAL: Resolved a server deadlock that could cause the application to hang during startup.
• Web Client: Fixed the "Waiting for Host Configuration" false positive; the dashboard now populates immediately after setup.
• Consistency: Cleaned up library caching to ensure the UI always reflects your live configuration.

v1.3.15 — Categories & Onboarding

• Expanded Categorization: Added support for Sound, Image, SubScene, PluginPreset, Pose, and Blueprint packages.
• Fixed Setup Wizard: Our 3-step onboarding wizard is now functional again for fresh installs.
• CRITICAL: Fixed multiple bugs where the Setup Wizard would fail to show or save properly.
• Standardization: Renamed the "Script" category to Plugin to better align with Hub standards.
• Categorization Engine: Completely overhauled the pipeline for better accuracy reading meta.json files.
• Dependency UI: New visualization for direct and nested package dependencies, including file size display.
• Migration: Added automatic migration for existing users to the new configuration format.

perfectbloo's PackageVault was used as reference for categorization algorithm. https://github.com/FivelSystems/YAVAM/issues/17#issuecomment-4321931459

Since version 1.3.2, we have completely rewritten the core of YAVAM to transform it into a robust, secure, and high-performance utility.

Major Highlights

1. Deep Dependency Intelligence
We have overhauled how YAVAM handles package relationships.

• Recursive Auto-Installer: No more hunting for missing textures. The new installer detects nested dependencies and installs the entire chain in one click.
• "Used By" (Reverse Lookup): Ever wonder "Can I delete this?" Now you can see exactly which Scenes or Presets depend on a package before you remove it.
• Cascade Delete: When deleting a package, YAVAM analyzes the graph and offers to clean up the "orphans" (dependencies that are no longer needed by anything else).
• Fuzzy Logic: The system now intelligently matches dependencies even if versions differ slightly (e.g., mapping `v1` to `v1.0`), drastically reducing false "Missing" alerts.

2. Next-Gen Performance

• Suspend Mode (Tray Optimization): When minimized to the tray, YAVAM now unmounts the UI layer, releasing over 500MB+ of RAM/VRAM while keeping the backend active.
• Zero-Stutter Scrolling: We rewrote the grid engine. Scrolling through 10,000+ packages is now buttery smooth with 50% less memory usage.
• Smart Thumbnails 2.0: New logic prioritizes Scenes and Looks over generic assets, ensuring your library looks cleaner.

3. "Fort Knox" Security

• Native System Calls: We have completely removed dependencies on `cmd.exe` and `PowerShell`. All file operations are now handled by secure, native Go syscalls.
• Path Locking: Strict path validation ensures the app can never touch files outside your specified library folders.
• BCrypt Authentication: Login security has been hardened using industry-standard `bcrypt` hashing.

Quality of Life Changes

• Corrupt Package Detection: Bad downloads are now flagged with a red "Corrupt" badge to prevent confusion.
• Visual Clarity: **"Unreferenced"** packages (typically Scenes or Looks that aren't dependencies of anything else) are now highlighted in Violet to distinguish them as main content.
• Smart "Locate": If a file moved, YAVAM now finds it by ID instead of failing.
• Random Package (R): Don't know what to check out next? Press R to randomly select a package from your current view.
• Sidebar Search: Quickly filter the "Creators" list without leaving the sidebar.

Critical Fixes

• Fixed infinite login loops and race conditions on startup.
• Fixed the "Run in Background" toggle not persisting.
• Fixed Web Client issues (401 errors on content tabs, mobile scanning spinners).
• Fixed "What's New" modal not appearing after updates.

YAVAM v1.3 - The "Privacy & Stability" Update
The biggest overhaul to YAVAM yet. We've rewritten the core, hardened the security, and added tools to make your library management effortless.​

User Experience & Interface

• Unified Settings Dialog: A completely redesigned, tabbed settings menu with smooth "cascading" animations. Everything you need (Application, Privacy, Network, Security) is now in one beautiful place.
• New Setup Wizard: A Streamlined 3-step onboarding process (Library -> Password -> Network) to get you running in seconds.
• Global Error Boundary: No more white screens. If YAVAM crashes, it now catches the error gracefully and offers a 'Reload' or 'Factory Reset' option.

Centralized Keybinds

Key	Action
Shift + Left/Right	Switch Pages
Left/Right	Select Package
Ctrl + Left/Right	Multi-Select Packages
Ctrl + A	Select All
DELETE	Delete Selected
ESCAPE	Clear Selection / Close
V	Toggle Privacy Mode
TAB	Toggle Sidebar
Ctrl + F	Search
Ctrl + ,	Open Settings
Ctrl + S	Toggle Web Server
F5	Refresh Library

Privacy Mode 2.0

• Smart Blurring: The 'V' key now instantly toggles the global Blur effect.
• Deep Privacy: We added options to Hide Metadata (turns text invisible) and Hide Creator Names when Privacy Mode is active.
• Blur Intensity: You can now customize exactly how strong the blur effect is via a new slider.

Enterprise-Grade Security

• Challenge-Response Authentication: Your password is never transmitted over the network. We use a secure cryptographic proof (SHA256) to log you in.
• Session Management: View all connected devices (phones, tablets, PCs) in Real-Time and revoke access to specific devices instantly from the Settings menu.
• Guest Mode: Web clients (remote devices) are now restricted from accessing sensitive settings (Network/Security) or changing Keybinds.
• Zip Bomb Protection: The parser now enforces a 20MB extraction limit to prevent malicious packages from crashing the server.
• Ed25519 Digital Signatures: The Auto-Updater now cryptographically verifies every update before applying it.
• Strict Path Validation: The file server is now locked down to strictly allow access ONLY to your defined library folders.

Core & Maintenance

• Easy Repair (Factory Reset): Added a "Reset YAVAM" button in settings. If your configuration ever gets messed up, this simply clears YAVAM's internal cache and settings to give you a fresh start. (<Note: This does NOT delete any of your library files!>).
• Backup & Restore: You can now Export your entire configuration (Libraries, Settings, Sessions) to a zip file and Import it later. (Desktop only).
• Centralized Logging: All application logs are now cleanly written to
  Code:

  %AppData%/YAVAM/application.log

  for easier debugging.
• Smarter Parsing: Refined thumbnail extraction to prioritize Scenes over Presets, and expanded valid package detection for clothing/hair libraries.

Critical Fixes

• Updater Loop: Fixed a critical bug where the updater would fail to restart the app due to Windows file locking (phantom .old files).
• Persistence: Fixed Grid Size and Auth Polling Interval resetting on restart.
• Crash Fixes: Resolved crashes related to Recursive Zip exports and strict mode double-mounting.

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Download v1.3 via the in-app updater or grab it from GitHub! ​

YAVAM v1.2.16 Update

Hey everyone! This update focuses on making the library cleanup tools safer and easier to use, plus a bunch of improvements for mobile and web users.



What's New

• Smarter Cleanup (Optimization Modal):
  We've redesigned how you manage duplicate packages. It's now split into three tabs (Merging, Versions, Review) so you always know what's happening.
  • Review Tab: See exactly which files will be deleted and how much space you'll save before committing.
  • Delete Older: Added a simple way to clear out old versions while keeping the newest one.
  • Smart Merging: The system now handles merging more intelligently, keeping your root folder organized.
• Better Installation Process:
  Installing packages to your library is now much more informative.
  • Progress Bars: You can now see real-time progress for installs, even when using the web client.
  • Disk Space: We'll check if you have enough space before starting a big install.
• Mobile Layout:
  If you use YAVAM on your phone, you'll notice a completely new header and footer designed specifically for touch screens. It's much cleaner!

Improvements

• Notification cleanup: Instead of spamming you with 50 popups when you "Enable All", you'll get a single summary message.
• Sidebar Progress: Added a progress indicator to the sidebar actions so you know when it's working on a big batch of files.
• Performance: Generally smoother animations and faster response times on the web client.

Fixes

• Fixed issues with duplicate packages appearing during startup.
• Fixed "Merge" sometimes using the wrong deletion logic.
• Fixed connection stability issues for web users.

Full Changelog on GitHub